Crime in Maryport South: statistics, rates and trends
465 crimes were recorded in Maryport South in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Maryport South at a glance
- Crime trends in Maryport South
- Types of crime in Maryport South
- Maryport South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maryport South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maryport South
- Demographics of Maryport South
- Questions about crime in Maryport South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (243), criminal damage and arson (61) and public order (51) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,544th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Maryport South | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 465 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,256 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Maryport South peaked in the year to August 2018 (492 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (385). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 465 | 88.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 389 | 74.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 444 | 84.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 422 | 80.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 440 | 83.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 385 | 73.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 450 | 85.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 80.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 492 | 93.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Maryport South recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (72% above the national rate), public order (46% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (35% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, public order rose from 36 to 51 and violence and sexual offences rose from 204 to 243.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 46.2 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 51 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Maryport South; the highest is St Michael's, Cumberland (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maryport South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +9% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | -3% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | -61% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +37% |
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +86% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | +16% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -68% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Maryport South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Centenary Close” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Centenary Close | 35 |
| On or near Grasmere Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Ewanrigg Brow | 19 |
| On or near Mosedale Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Alne Road | 16 |
| On or near The Arches | 15 |
| On or near School Drive | 14 |
| On or near Buttermere Road | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Heatherfields | 10 |
Of the 450 crimes in Maryport South with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 207 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Maryport South has an estimated population of 5,256 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (15%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maryport South average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Maryport South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Maryport South a safe place to live?
Maryport South recorded 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,544th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Maryport South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (61).
Is crime in Maryport South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maryport South was up 20% on the year before: 465 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 389 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maryport South?
About 5,256 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maryport South?
Maryport South is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.